Lafayette County - Frequently Asked Questions

VOTING

-The County Clerk’s office, on the main floor of the Courthouse handles all voting registration.

How do I request an absentee ballot?

-Contact the County Clerk’s office. The County Clerk can make arrangements to have an absentee ballot mailed to your current address.

I have moved within a city, how do I change my voter information?

-By contacting the City Clerk at City Hall. The City Clerk will then forward the address change to the County Clerk. For a list of city hall contact information visit the City Contact webpage.

COURT

Where do I go to pay my court fee?

-Court costs and fines may be paid at the Circuit Clerk's Office located on the 2nd floor of Lafayette Hall or paid by phone with a credit card though the Pay By Web option at www.courts.mo.gov/pbw or calling 660-259-6101.

How do I find out when my court date is?

- By calling the Circuit Clerk at 660-259-6101 or reviewing your case at case.net.

Where is the courtroom located?

-There are four County courtrooms. One is located on the second floor of the Courthouse, and the other three are located in Lafayette Hall and are designated as Courtrooms A, B and C.

Where is Lafayette Hall?

-Lafayette Hall is on the corner of 10th Street and Franklin.

I was chosen for jury duty, but I cannot serve, who do I contact?

-Please contact the Presiding Judges Secretary at 660-463-5834. Jury information is also available on the Jury Information link on the Courts tab on the main page of the Lafayette County website.